Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Spain with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Spain in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Spain with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Spain will be around 16°C, with nights close to 7°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 9% in December.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Spain. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Spain in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Spain?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Spain. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Spain in December
With 21°C, Spain hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 15°C.
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The climate of Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other spots, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Spain
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Spain, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Spain
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Daily Precipitation in December in Spain
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Spain, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Spain.
Daily UV Index in December in Spain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Spain, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Spain Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Spain, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Spain Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Spain, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Spain
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Spain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Spain
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Average Weather in Spain by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Spain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
